Martha D. (Peveler) Bukowski
Jul 19, 2014
Martha D. Bukowski, 75, passed away July 19, 2014. She was born in Central City, KY to the late Ernest and Maggie (Moore) Peveler and lived most of her life in Akron where she was active with the Senior Sisters at Emmanuel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; son, Brian;...
James R. West
Jul 17, 2014
James R. West, 69, passed away July 17, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late James and Louise (Miller) and was a lifelong resident. He was a Garfield High School graduate and retired from Goodyear with 36 years of service. James is survived by his children, James Jr. (Beth) and Kristi (Bill) Repetto and grandchildren, Ayden, Louden, Sienna...
Thomas Good
Jul 14, 2014
Thomas Good, 98, passed away July 14, 2014. He was born in Gourock, Scotland to the late William and Mary (Neithercut), was a Purple Heart recipient as a World War II Army veteran and retired from Goodyear. Thomas was a member of the Kent VFW Post 370 and the Adoniram-Joppa Lodge # 517, loved Nick Anthe’s and was an avid...
Helen M. (Swartz) Hamilton
Jul 7, 2014
Helen M. Hamilton, 95, passed away peacefully July 7, 2014 with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born in Akron on September 20, 1918 to the late George and Ella (Shaulis) Swartz, went to Findley Grade School and was a 1937 graduate of North High School. She leaves to mourn her memory her husband of 65 years,...
Doris M. (Mathias) Helsel
Jun 30, 2014
Doris Jean Mathias Helsel, 86, of Hudson, Ohio, died June 30, 2014. She was born on December 28, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Raleigh S. and Mildred (Epperson) Mathias. She graduated from East High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1950 from Akron University (The University of Akron) where she was a member of the...
Dorothy Jean (Deremer) Carr
Jun 30, 2014
Dorothy Jean Carr, 86, passed away June 30, 2014. She was born April 1, 1928 in Akron to the late John and Dorothy (Williams) Deremer, was a Garfield High School graduate and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; sister, Emma Kruger and brothers, Rich and Bob Deremer. She is survived...
Ronald A. Warren
Jun 16, 2014
Ronald A. Warren, 77, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2014. He was born in Cornwall, New York to the late Homer and Bertha (Knapp) and was a long-time Akron resident. Ron was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving our country during Vietnam and retiring with 20 years of service. He was an active...
Patty L. (Green) Andrews
Jun 16, 2014
Patty L. Andrews, 83, passed away June 16, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Darrell and Dorothy (Whitman) Green and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Goodyear and Roadway and was “the best mom ever”. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry and son, Greg, she is survived by her children, Cindy (Mark), David (Susan)...
Roger Lee Gnagey
Jun 6, 2014
Roger Lee Gnagey, 63, passed away June 6, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Jess and Dorothy (Monohan) and lived in Arizona for 25 years, where he served as a supervisor at a major bakery. Roger was an avid fisherman and motorcycle rider, and his family was his life. He is survived by his wife of 32...
William "Red" Ostrowske
Jun 3, 2014
William “Red” Ostrowske. Sunrise September 24, 1925 – Sunset June 3, 2014. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII and a proud Teamsters Union leader. “Red” graduated from East High School in 1944. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Alberta (Ford) in 2005, his brother Robert and his infant grandson, Brian Kasunic. He is survived by...
Oberia J. (Buchanan) Brothers
Jun 1, 2014
Oberia J. Brothers, 90, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Rolfe and Lora (Allen) Buchanan and was a lifelong area resident. She earned a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Akron and taught at Old Trail, Mogadore and Akron public schools. She was a member...
Lillian Ruth (Blackney) Long
May 29, 2014
Lillian Ruth Long, 94, passed away May 29, 2014. She was born in Brady’s Bend, PA to the late Ira and Sadie Blackney and was a long-time member of South Arlington United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles and four sisters, Lillian is survived by her son, Robert; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her sister, Elsie. A...
Robert G. Petty
May 21, 2014
Robert G. Petty, 83, passed away May 21, 2014. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, he worked as a groundskeeper for the Akron Metro Parks and was an avid horse racing fan. Preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Dillie; and daughter, Barbara Hurst. Robert is survived by his daughter, Louise (James) Mauller; sisters, Betty Hershberger, Joann Mauller;...
Lavonne D. (Speelman) Strickland
May 19, 2014
Lavonne D. Strickland, 50, passed away peacefully May 19, 2014. She was born in Tacoma WA to the late Ralph and Kay Melton and was an area resident most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, she is survived by her son, Chris; sister, Shelly Kebede; brother, Greg Melton; step-sons, Danny, Billy, and Michael; and many loving...
Anne (Nagel) Hill
May 8, 2014
Anne Hill, 90, passed away May 8, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Henry and Katherine (Brumbaugh) Nagel and was a lifelong resident. She was a 1941 Garfield High School graduate where she was crowned Homecoming Queen, served as class secretary and was active in alumni relations. She was also an active member of The Chapel where...
Adrian R. Kirk
Apr 24, 2014
Adrian R. Kirk, 76, passed away April 24, 2014. He was born in Barberton to the late Wendell H. and Mary M. (Dinuzzio) Kirk and was a Goodyear Heights resident most of his life. Mr. Kirk was an Army veteran of the 101st Airborne Division, worked for 25 years at Akron Standard Mold and was a devout Cleveland Indians fan....
Nicholas A. Smith
Apr 14, 2014
Nicholas A. "Mr. Nick" Smith Sr., 62, passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Buckhannon, WV and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his father, Morris, he is survived by his mother, Bessie (Butcher); children, Nicholas Jr. (Cassandra), Tabetha (John) Kridler,...
Judith Ann (Brunton) Turner
Apr 7, 2014
Judith Ann Brunton Turner, 65, passed away on April 7, 2014. In the late afternoon God wrapped her in His arms and took her home to be greeted by her Granny. She is survived by her mother, Elsie F. Brunton; daughters, Tammy (Mark) Stenglein, and Kathleen Turner; grandchildren, Kelsey, Vivianna, Mark Jr., and Aaron; and brother, Robert George (Lana) Brunton....
Michael A. Quattrocchi
Apr 6, 2014
Michael A. Quattrocchi, 64, passed away April 6, 2014. He was born in Cleveland and was a lifelong Akron resident where he worked for 25 years as a nursing assistant at Akron General Hospital. He was also a certified gemologist and owner of Something Special Fine Jewelry, which he operated with his wife at the Hartville Market, and was a...
Dorris Simmons (Simmons) Guy
Apr 3, 2014
Dorris Simmons Guy, 90, passed away April 3, 2014, at Rockynol Retirement Community after a short illness. She was born February 4, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dorris earned a Bachelors and Masters Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and taught school for 32 years in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey. She moved to Akron in 2009, to be closer to...
